ASX Release 2015 Pro forma


7 October 2015


The Companies Officer ASX Limited

2 The Esplanade

Perth WA 6000


Dear Sir/Madam,


MEDIA SPECULATION REGARDING POTENTIAL ASSET SALE


Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG, Fortescue) notes media speculation in the Australian Financial Review dated 7 October 2015.


As previously reported, whilst there is no imperative, Fortescue is open to commercial discussions in relation to a minority interest in its mining assets with interested parties. Fortescue's position is unchanged, there is no agreement of such nature with any party at this time.


Fortescue is aware of its continuous disclosure obligations to the ASX and the ongoing commitment to update the market, if and when, there are matters to disclose.


Yours sincerely

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd


Ian Wells

Company Secretary


Media Contact: Luke Forrestal 0427 938 094

mediarelations@fmgl.com.au


Fortescue Metals Group Limited ABN 57 002 594 872 ACN 002 594 872 ADDRESS Level 2, 87 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, Western Australia 6004 TEL +61 8 6218 8888 FAX +61 8 6218 8880 EMAIL fmgl@fmgl.com.au
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